Brand apologizes to viewers and to its endorser

“Pepsi was trying to project a global message of unity, peace and understanding,” the brand said in a statement. “Clearly we missed the mark, and we apologize. We did not intend to make light of any serious issue. We are removing the content and halting any further rollout. We also apologize for putting Kendall Jenner in this position.”

It’s unclear what this will mean for Pepsi’s in-house team, the brand’s relationship with Jenner, what it will do with the media placement it had planned for the campaign, or if it will impact the brand’s leadership. A rep for Pepsi did not immediately respond to a request for comment.